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Ohnsman Family History

Ohnsman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Osman, Tinsman, Kinsman, Ossman, Hosman, Ohlman, Bensman, Kunsman

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Where is the Ohnsman family from?

You can see how Ohnsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohnsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ohnsman families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ohnsman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ohnsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohnsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Ohnsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnsman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Ohnsman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Ohnsman. For the veterans among your Ohnsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ohnsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ohnsman in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohnsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohnsman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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